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Entrepreneur Guide to SXSW

- How to get the most out of one of the world’s biggest festivals -

What is SXSW?

South by Southwest is a combination of education, music, film, interactive, and gaming. But it continues to grow, which now includes SXSW Eco, which is an environmental conference that takes place in October.

Facts:Largest Revenue maker for Austin - $190.3 million 2012Grumpy Cat continues to be the best star at SXSWHUGE Stars descend on Austin unexpectedly – Just announced Jay-Z and Kanye will be performing only for galaxy owners.Hard to get Speakers make appearances – Edward Snowden, Julian Assange

FACT SHEET

What you will need to survive

• Good Walking Shoes• Smartphone (w/ charger)• Some Money• Backpack• Water bottle (but not necessary)• Sunblock• (Light) Coat• Sunglasses• Apps to have• Google Maps• Twitter• SXSW

Getting there

Bus (Park at Barton Creek Mall and Catch the #30 bus into downtown)Driving (read parking signs VERY carefully)CarpoolRent Car2GoRent ZipCarAsk a friend to dropoff/pickup

Get on a Bike if you have tooAustin has a bike sharing program downtown now

Where to Park

Shhh! Don’t Tell Anyone about this little secret

WholeFoods

Metter ParkingSunday – Free All dayM-W Free after 6 pmTTH/F/S after midnight

Parking AppParkMe

Displays a heat map of available parking spots downtown

Where to do when you get there

WholeFoods

EXPLORE!

WALK AROUND

ASK LOTS OF QUESTIONS (Is this event free? Do I need a badge?)

MEET PEOPLE!Network like Crazy!

Check Twitter Constantly!